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How To Protect Your Food During a Power Outage

After having a devastating impact upon the Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian is now headed for communities in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Many areas are preparing for evacuation as millions of residents may be affected by "wind, rain, flooding and high storm surge," according to the American Red Cross.

 

Warnings! Not Everything You Eat Is Healthy

So what shouldn't you eat?

What People Wonder About Water

We're getting so used to use-by dates that sometimes we hesitate to make decisions without them. For example, when has an unopened bottle of water hung around too long?  Other questions come to mind: Where does bottled water come from? Which is better, bottled water or tap (municipal)?

Summer Party Tips: Baby Carrots (Using for Dips) Hot Dogs (Ditching the Guilt), and Watermelon (Finding a Ripe One)

watermelon, carrotsSummer parties often involve dipping, grilling, and happily biting into fresh fruit. Here are some useful things to know about those mini-carrots perfect for dipping into guacamole or hummus, those hot dogs sizzling invitingly on the grill, and that giant watermelon waiting to be sliced. Nothing shouts summer quite as loudly as these foods.  Let's answer some FAQs about these ubiquitous treats.  Note: some questions express concerns about harmful substances in these beloved edibles. 

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